Mickey Mouse Disco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mickey Mouse Disco |
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| Studio album by
Mickey Mouse
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| Released | July 1979 |
| Genre | Disco |
| Length | 29:29 |
| Label | Disneyland |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
Mickey Mouse Disco is a fun music album from 1979. It was released by Disneyland Records. This album mixes famous Disney songs with the popular disco music style of the time. It also turns disco hits into Disney-themed tunes! You can find it on CD (since 1995) or download it from iTunes. In 2019, the original record was even re-released for Record Store Day.
A music video for the album came out in movie theaters in 1980. You could also see parts of it on Disney cartoon shows. These included Mickey's Mouse Tracks, The Ink & Paint Club, and Donald's Quack Attack.
Album Success
This album was very popular! It reached number 35 on the Billboard Pop Albums Chart. This chart lists the most popular albums in the United States.
The album also earned a special award. It was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA. This means it sold over two million copies!
Songs on the Album
The songs on Mickey Mouse Disco were arranged by Dennis Burnside. He helped make the songs sound like disco music. The only song he didn't arrange was "It's a Small World."
Side One Songs
- "Disco Mickey Mouse" – 4:00
- "Welcome to Rio" – 3:23
- "The Greatest Band" – 4:10
- "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" – 2:13
Side Two Songs
- "Macho Duck" – 4:36
- "Mousetrap" – 2:56
- "Watch Out for Goofy!" – 3:30
- "It's a Small World" – 2:28
- "Chim Chim Cher-ee" – 2:10
Album Awards
Mickey Mouse Disco received awards for its sales.
| Region | Certification | Sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada) | 2× Platinum | 200,000^ |
| United States (RIAA) | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000^ |
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^shipments figures based on certification alone |
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Lasting Impact
The song "Disco Mickey Mouse" has appeared on other Disney albums. These include Hallmark Celebrates 75 Years With Mickey and Walt Disney Records Archive Collection, Vol.1.
In 2019, D23 celebrated the album's 40th birthday. They threw a fun roller disco party!
You can hear a small part of the disco version of "It's a Small World" in another song. It's in "Praise You" by the artist Fatboy Slim, released in 1999.
